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wildlawnc at 3:52am 11.26.07
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Looking for ideas for fixing numerous gelcoat nicks on the bow of an 1989 cat 25, from just above th
Eric at 5:28am 11.26.07
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Now that I have hauled my boat and it is sitting on stands in my yard, I have an issue with the cent
fine folly at 4:58am 11.26.07
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Does anyone have any information on Kells sailboats? Mine is a 1976 , it has 222 on the sails. I was
Journey6534 at 6:19am 11.26.07
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This month's Sail magazine has an article about improving cabin ventilation. I have an O'Day 22 and
Harleyman18483 at 6:25am 11.26.07
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I keep getting some water in the bilge (about 1 gallon in 24 hours) I have checked the engine compar
David at 6:28am 11.26.07
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What are the pros and cons of 2 blade and 3 blade props for the 34 with the 25hp Universal? Thanks
Bad Obsession at 6:39am 11.26.07
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Lately I have been thinking about selling my current boat. I have a 1990 Catalina 30. I love the b
Popeye18296 at 7:22am 11.26.07
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Well here i are again!!!!! Have only seen a few posts on this so here it is.The name on stern of
Spar Trek at 9:47am 11.26.07
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how do I rig a halyard on to my mast? The mast is set up for 2 halyards, jib ' main only. I've recen
Buck Harrisonj at 10:04am 11.26.07
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For those interested.. here's my log if current ongoing sail South. Forgive my selling and apprevia
Ken at 11:39am 11.26.07
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I am having difficulty locating a source for a dodger for my Hunter 380, year 2000. If any fellow H
Tim Davis at 12:34pm 11.26.07
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I would like to have my dorades rebrassed. Does anyone know where this can be done?
Terry at 10:46pm 11.24.07
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I am nelatively new to sailing. I have only sailed the small dai sailers to date, but I am ready to
AndrewB at 6:13pm 11.24.07
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I would like to ask anyone with a full enclosure if they could take a series of photos so that we ca
lvnitup at 4:30am 11.25.07
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So glad this site is here and I am sure I will take advantage of it being a novice sailor and all. M
johnny b at 4:46am 11.25.07
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Its 4c here in UK day time,, not night. How do you fancy sailing in that then.
DION at 5:07am 11.25.07
S2
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I BOUGHT A 1978 S2 9.2 SAILBOAT THIS FALL AND WANT TO KNOW HOW FAST IT WILL GO UNDER POWER WITH THE
Rag Waver at 8:47am 11.25.07
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I'm looking for lines drawings, or plans drawings, of a 17.5 ft. O'Day DaySailer 2. These would show
Roger at 8:44am 11.25.07
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Looked at the new Macgregor 26 (sp?) and watched their video. Very interesting. A VERY popular boat.
victory04 at 10:03am 11.25.07
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I just purchased a 2001 Beneteau 40CC with the agreement that intermittent problems with the hydraul

Recent Replies

Thanksgiving and Christmas
Justin_NSA at 8:23am 10.26.21
There is no mention of an apostrophe. But we get accused of chewing crayons so what do we know. Mar
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Brian D at 8:10am 10.26.21
Not an English major, but, since Corps is already plural and represents a group, alone it really has
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
SycloneDriver at 8:02am 10.26.21
I looked through an older online Groco catalog. I didn't see a socket offered and I don't think 2 &
New Outboard on Order
Project_Mayhem at 7:59am 10.26.21
It sounds like your plan will work out nicely! I hope it goes smoothly!
New Outboard on Order
patbratton at 7:57am 10.26.21
Most of the adequate sized electric motors are 24 volt and I currently only have 12 volt system. The
Safe to mount screws in the bilge?
Project_Mayhem at 7:56am 10.26.21
A forewarning: My boat came with a pump screwed to the bilge. When we checked on the boat in March,
New Outboard on Order
Project_Mayhem at 7:47am 10.26.21
I've been told a separate propane locker may be required by law in some regions. I'm not sure on the
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall...
Project_Mayhem at 7:44am 10.26.21
It's good to see a fellow LD/stagehand on the forums! This definitely sounds like a connection issue
Sailboat agreement with dealer
AwwShucks at 7:44am 10.26.21
:plus: test sails AKA sea trial should ONLY be done after a buyer signed a contract subject to sur
New Pop Ups
Project_Mayhem at 7:39am 10.26.21
code that hides the ad to logged-in users. So the ad is still there in the background potentially
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
Project_Mayhem at 7:37am 10.26.21
Buy the groco socket if you can. I imagine the right tool will make this a non-trivial task. Money s
Sailboat Drone
Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 10.26.21
You may have seen in the news where NOAA sailed drones into Hurricane Sam this week. Pretty cool t
Tabernacle replacement
sail sfbay at 7:32am 10.26.21
Ouch!!.............might check with Blue Water Yachts MacGregor Boat Parts (bwyachts.com) who specia
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
sunlover at 7:26am 10.26.21
Plumbers Faucet/Drain socket? They are relatively tall and thin walled, if you can find a set with b
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
Project_Mayhem at 7:26am 10.26.21
If you used silicone on the threads (use 4200 next time as it's less prone to failure) you can buy c
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
SycloneDriver at 7:24am 10.26.21
Modify a socket. Start with the correct sized, 2 & 1/2 inch, socket and cut it in half. Then weld
Propane solenoid valve
Grichelli at 7:18am 10.26.21
Battery powered rotary (Dremel) tool. Grind the gelcoat off the screwheads and clean them up. Or, b
Sailboat agreement with dealer
sail sfbay at 7:17am 10.26.21
Please let us know what the dealer offered.
Bent mast
rgranger at 7:16am 10.26.21
Place the mast between 2 trees and bend it back in shape.......that is what I did on a Catalina 22

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